The Saudi Ambassador to the United States stressed that the coalition's operations are continuing in order to achieve their objectives, stressing the determination of the coalition to restore stability and legitimacy to Yemen. He pointed out that the Kingdom is one of the biggest supporters of Yemen both on the economic side and on the side of the infrastructure by building roads and hospitals and providing scholarships for the people of Yemen, stressing the Kingdom's commitment to this matter in the future. Ambassador Al-Jubeir drew attention to the fact that the government of the Kingdom has full popular support for all procedures and steps taken to ensure the return of stability to Yemen and that this support is also present in the Gulf and Arab countries. He denied the presence of Saudi troops in Aden, explaining that sending ground forces remains a possible option. He said, "We have hope in the future prosperity of Yemen, and the Gulf States believe in this matter. We are committed to helping Yemen to overcome the difficulties. The Kingdom is keen on having a stable government in Yemen and keen on the unity and territorial integrity and the return of the legitimate government." The Chairman of the American-Arab relations, Dr. John Duke Anthony, and a number of researchers and specialists in the Middle East affairs participated in the symposium. --SPA 12:03 LOCAL TIME 09:03 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w